Rare Times Melania And Donald Trump Actually Looked Happy Together

Love them or hate them, there's one undeniable fact about the Trumps: They don't often paint a picture of a couple that is happily together. But here's another fact about the Trumps: They're still together.

This has us wondering: Is their marriage simply immensely mutually beneficial, or was there ever a time when Donald and Melania were head over heels for each other? To be fair, the reality of their union doesn't point to a love match, especially considering that they are one of the celebrity couples with a big age gap. Donald was 58 years old when he married Melania, who is 24 years his junior. She was a gorgeous model, and he was a rich older man. Society typically views these types of relationships as transactional.

However, one could argue that love in itself is transactional and that the fact that Donald and Melania fulfill each other's needs doesn't eliminate the possibility that they could love each other. To test out this theory, we did a deep dive into the Trumps' history told by some of their too-many-to-count photos, and there are a handful of snapshots that show them looking every bit in love. From photos with googly eyes to genuine smiles and even steamy PDA, here are the rare times Donald and Melania actually looked happy together.

This photo was taken in the second year of Donald and Melania Trump's relationship and tells so much about their dynamics at this point. Melania's leaning into him, laughing genuinely with a sparkle in her eyes. This is not the type of laugh you can fake for the cameras. Donald, on the other hand, has his arm around her waist as expected, but his smile smells genuine. He doesn't seem like a billionaire posing for a photo — he seems like a man with a woman whose company he enjoys.

There's something normal about this photo. The silly hats, simple smiles, and casual clothing paint a picture of two people comfortable with each other. Even though they were just dating here, they look like a happily married couple. Donald's smile gives off a goofy vibe, and we imagine that he'd probably been making Melania laugh before the photo. This picture shows that the Trumps at some point visibly enjoyed being with each other, and the fact that this doesn't seem to be the case anymore is one of the biggest red flags in Melania and Donald Trump's relationship.

Although Donald and Melania Trump's Met Gala engagement was just as closed off as the rest of their relationship, the pictures show a couple that was really happy. This photo was taken in December 2004, eight months after Donald popped the question, and there are a few things to note. Donald looks giddy, like he believes he's got the most beautiful woman in the room. Melania is glowing and leaning into him with a genuine smile. It was the peak honeymoon phase.

These days, Melania Trump looks like she would rather be anywhere than where Donald Trump is, but this photo shows that wasn't always the case. The snapshot was taken at a viewing party for the second season of "The Apprentice," but Melania doesn't seem bothered by the flashiness of it all. She's smiling with affection and looks even proud of him.

On one hand, this photo is tainted because it was taken at a celebration of life party for the notorious Sean "P Diddy" Combs. But on the other, how adorable do Donald and Melania Trump look here? Donald has his arm around her, and as if that's not close enough, Melania is putting her head on his shoulder. Who would have guessed that just a few years down the line, this same woman would be swatting his hand away in public? Certainly not us.

Four years into their marriage, it appears that all was still going well in Donald and Melania Trump's love nest. This photo was taken at a Dodgers vs. Mets game, and the kiss that happens after is one of Donald and Melania Trump's biggest PDA moments. Even with the obstructed view, you can see genuine affection in Melania's eyes. Judging by this photo, the stands weren't overly crowded, so this likely wasn't for the audience.